Do you have experience of working in school administration? Are you looking for a new setting to progress your career? Your new company Hays Education works with schools throughout Runcorn/ Halton supporting with the recruitment of receptionist/ administration staff. We are currently looking for experienced school administrators who will be available for a new challenge. Your new role Hours and duties can vary from school to school, but generally a school administrator will be expected to cover the following duties: Act as first point of call for visitors and people calling into school Sign in visitors according to the schools safeguarding policy Support with attendance administration including making first day response calls Input registers and collate dinner numbers daily for the kitchen Handle petty cash Manage school money that comes through the office including before/ after school club fees; dinner money; trip money etc Handle incoming and outgoing post Type letters to be sent to parents Use school system to text parents Filing, scanning, photo copying Order stationary; manage school uniform stock We have a range of full and part-time hours so we will work with you to find a job to suit your circumstances. What you'll need to succeed Prior experience of working with SIMS/ Bromcom/ Arbour or other bespoke school systems is essential for school administration roles. You will be highly organised and able to prioritise work in a busy office environment. You will be an excellent communicator, able to liaise well with colleagues, pupils, parents and representatives from outside agencies as required. You will need to complete an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment. What you'll get in return By registering with Hays Education you will work with an education recruitment expert dedicated to finding out your needs and working with you to meet them. You'll also enjoy a range of employee benefits, including: £250 reward every time you recommend a colleague Access to free Professional Development Training Option to join our Guarantee Payment Scheme Holiday Pay Option to pay into pension What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk